I recently spoke to someone looking into starting an online content venture.  He has an idea for a video/podcast series that would fulfill a gap in the market.  He comes from a 'traditional media' and production background and had questions on the...

The Royal College of Art in London holds, literally and figuratively, one of the more creative fundraisers I've come across.  It's called the RCS Secret Show.  They get artists to contribute postcards that they sign on the back, each of which get...

Just back from the Monaco Media Forum and following are some observations: The free vs. paid debate was top of mind.  The debate between Arianna Huffington and Mathias Dopfner was the best industry related panel discussion that I can remember. ...

I just came across two great Web-only music video series: Black Cab Sessions:  They get artists to do a song in the back of a London black cab, often after they've just played a gig.  It's great to see artists like Lykke Li and The Walkmen in such a...

I was talking to some friends about how they use Facebook to stay connected to people of various degrees while still retaining their privacy.  I've been reticent to upload photos of late for this reason.  One of my friends mentioned that she tends to...